Alex Lights Up the Opera House

Alex wasn't getting a lot out of school until he made the transition to a Big Picture learning environment. He had experienced difficulty in a normal classroom context, and his grades were suffering as a result.

An individualised Big Picture Education design, however, allowed Alex to tailor his learning to suit his own needs and skills. The Big Picture internship program has played an important role in his education, his personal growth and his confidence.

Working closely with mentors and through a "hands-on" approach, Alex has not only learnt practical work and life skills, but his reading and writing have improved dramatically. 

From a classroom in Tasmania, to Launceston City Campus, to an internship in one of the most iconic buildings in the world - the Sydney Opera House - Alex has come a long way and is enjoying every minute of it.  

Here, he tells the story of his Big Picture experience.